Mazdar City Company Formation

Masdar City Free Zone Company Formation

Introduction – Free Zone Focus

Masdar was established in the year 2006 and is a subsidiary of Mubadala Development Company which is owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi.

Masdar operates in the renewable energy and sustainable technologies industry via four interconnected business units, including the research-driven Masdar Institute University. At Masdar, education, research and development, business opportunities and investment are successfully integrated.

The business units are:

Masdar Clean Energy

Masdar Special Projects

Masdar City

Masdar’s objective is to become a leader in the renewable energy business and transform Abu Dhabi into a global centre for the renewable energy and clean technology industry.

Masdar City is an exciting new eco development and is also a free zone that supports sustainable urban development. Masdar City is a “greenprint” for future cities. It boasts traditional Arabic architecture blended with modern design and world-class technology for utmost energy efficiency.

The 6 km2 Masdar City will accommodate about 40,000 residents and 50,000 commuters by the year 2025. This city will provide its residents with a unique, sustainable environment for living and working and a commitment to a low-carbon footprint, low-waste and environmental best practices. It will have residential, commercial, retail and leisure districts for a high quality life. Its state-of-the-art technology, infrastructure, transportation, world-class facilities and flexible investment regulations will create a popular platform of innovation for companies to operate their businesses.

With easy access to the Middle East and Asian markets, together with a strong global logistics network, Masdar City offers a complete business setup service including fast and simple registration of companies, office leasing and visa processing.

Masdar City provides clients with several licensing options. Companies can choose from the various licensing options according to their financial plan and activities.

Startup Package

2 activities – AED 10,000

Select two activities from any segment for AED 10,000

Additional activities for AED 2,500

Mid-range Package

5 activities – AED 15,000

Select five activities from any segment for AED 15,000

Additional activities for AED 2,000

Wide-range Package

10 activities – AED 20,000

Select ten activities from any segment for AED 20,000

Additional activities for AED 2,000

UAE Nationals and Khalifa Fund Package

Select five activities from any segment for AED 10,000

Additional activities for AED 1,000

No registration ree

Khalifa Fund SME’s are eligible for the first year license waiver

Masdar City’s Services

Setup of Companies

At Masdar City clients can set up their companies quickly and simply, choosing from the following types of company structure:

Free Zone Limited Liability Company with corporate and / or individual shareholders

Branch of a foreign or offshore company

Branch of a local based company (which includes companies setup in other United Arab Emirates free zones)

Masdar City provides a simple five-step process for incorporating companies and setting up operations. The whole process takes a few days from the submission of an application to the leasing of an office space or retail outlet.

Note: Companies who operate in Masdar City do so in accordance with the companies registration regulations of Masdar City.

One-Stop Shop

Masdar City’s One-Stop Shop provides a contact point for clients and acts as their interface with various government authorities, service providers and Masdar City departments.

It offers:

A license to start operations in five working days

Work / employment visas in three working days

Visit visas in two working days

Clients can focus all their resources and efforts on successfully operating their businesses.

Masdar City Free Zone Corporate Video

Masdar City Free Zone Map

By forming an offshore company in the UAE you can have a UAE address and run your business tax free internationally, open a bank account in the UAE or outside the UAE and own property in Dubai or RAK

Dubai Offshore Company: $2100 + annual fees $1840 = $3940

Ras Al Khaimah - RAK ICC: $1025 formation + $1840 annual fees = $2865

Free Zone Company Incorporation in the UAE

Startup Package - 1st year

By setting up a free zone company in the UAE you can enjoy the privileges of onshore presence and UAE and international trading tax free, open a bank account in the UAE or outside the UAE and own property in Dubai or RAK. Residence Visa is given to investors and staff.

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